Mechanical Repair Division

The Mechanical Repair Division (MRD) represents the interest of auto repair businesses in B.C. Through participation in the National Automotive Trades Association (NATA), the MRD played a key role in solving the issue commonly referred to as “Right to Repair”, which concerns access to OEM diagnostic and repair information by independent repair facilities. Success came in the form of the Canadian Automotive Service Information Standard (CASIS).

MRD Executive Committee

Division Chair

Executive Committee

Scott Waddle, Precision Auto Service, Langley

Rob Lang, Richmond Motorworks, Richmond
Murray Voth, Freedom Consulting & Training, Vancouver
Peter Foreman, Foreman Auto Service, Langley
Sean O’Gorman, Glenn’s Small Car Parts & Repairs, Courtenay

MRD Contact Information:

MRD Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file a Repairman's Lien?

Answer: Go to the ARA Marketplace website and click “Member Services”. You will see “Repairer’s Liens”. That will take you to all the relevant information.

Where can I order temporary substitute vehicle agreement forms?

Answer: Go to the ARA Marketplace website and click “ARA Store”. You will see the TVSA forms among the other products the ARA has available to members.

Where can I order air conditioning system inspection decals?

Answer: Go to the ARA Marketplace website and click “ARA Store”. You will see the AC Inspection Labels among the other products the ARA has available to members.

Where can I lear about vicarious liability law?

Answer: Coming soon

Are there any resources available from the ARA to help me find qualified employees?

Answer: Yes – the ARA has launched an employment website at AutoCareersBC.ca that includes career profiles, links to training resources, and a job bank where employers can post job vacancies.

Where can I learn about upcoming ARA and MRD events?

Answer: Go to the ARA Events website.